Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1. Dibang
2. Kameng
3. Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the tributary/tributaries of the Brahmaputra river from the given list.
2. Dibang: The Dibang River originates in the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh and flows through the Mishmi Hills to join the Lohit River shortly before the Lohit joins the Brahmaputra. Some sources consider it a direct tributary of the Brahmaputra system. (Statement 1 is considered correct in this context).
3. Kameng: The Kameng River originates in Arunachal Pradesh and is a major right-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River, joining it in Assam (where it is also known as Jia Bhorali). (Statement 2 is correct).
4. Lohit: The Lohit River originates in eastern Tibet, flows through Arunachal Pradesh, and is a significant left-bank tributary joining the main stem of the Brahmaputra River near Sadiya in Assam. (Statement 3 is correct).
5. Since Dibang, Kameng, and Lohit are all tributaries contributing to the Brahmaputra river system, all three are correct.
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